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All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for the safe set up and operation of the unwind area of the printing press. Ensure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and customer specifications.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assesses the status of production run from previous shift and reviews production schedule of upcoming jobs for the current shift. 
• Reviews job ticket instructions to determine customer specifications, machine set up procedures, supplies needed and other job ticket instructions.
• Consistently follows all instructions on the job ticket advising the Supervisor or Lead of any incorrect or non-recorded information necessary for proper set up and operation.
  • Prepares for the next production run; Perform all external activities while the current job is running to facilitate an efficient changeover.
• Prepares all make ready (pre-flight) materials and supplies needed to produce the next scheduled job including pulling and staging correct inks, printing plates, proofs and job jackets prior to the next scheduled job.  
• Reviews and records ink levels at the completion of each production run.
• Inspects paperboard for quality and any defects
• Loads skids/pallets of sheeted paperboard into feeder of press; consistently monitors and safely feeds paper into machine throughout production run in an efficient manner.
• Assists Lead Press Operator with performing quality checks before, during and after production run and in accordance with SCT Quality standards and procedures to verify accuracy and clarity of print.
• Monitors, troubleshooting, diagnose and correct or repair issues as they occur, using all the enhanced tools and technology available; contacts the Supervisor or Lead for assistance when necessary.
• Train and assist new Operator Trainee with learning the job responsibilities including safety and quality procedures.  
• Performs routine cleaning and scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with the required cleaning and maintenance schedule. 
• Consistently maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S program to include the machine, desks, floors, and overall work area.
• Communicates effectively with other team members throughout the shift and at shift change to share critical information necessary to perform the job safely and efficiently; collaborates regularly with Quality Technicians/Supervisor to obtain necessary approvals and to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Actively seeks and adopts new updates and improvements to processes, new procedures, and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Develops knowledge and skill necessary to successfully produce products in a manner that safely keeps down time to a minimum; utilizes machine downtime in a resourceful manner assisting with set- up, clean up, projects, or performing other tasks necessary within the department.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; uses situational awareness and actively looks for weak signals to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; consistently wears appropriate PPE for the task at hand and within the assigned area.
• Assists other team members with duties in other areas or departments as requested. 

AUTHORITY: In the absence of the First Press Operator, the Second Press Operator must have the ability to lead a crew that has been placed with them to execute the demands of the printing operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from his/her supervisor and other written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months of related experience; experience operating or feeding a large format press, is preferred; folding carton industry experience is a plus. Must have basic computer skills and possess the ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.